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Good Neighbor Insurance, https://www.gninsurance.com, is dedicated to protecting travelers, expatriates, and employer groups in all ways, and one of the best ways we know is to provide quality and up to date information. We aim with our in depth and exploratory blog articles, https://www.gninsurance.com/blog, to keep you informed on travel safety, up and coming destinations, adventure sports and activities, expatriate lifestyles, and a variety of other topics aimed at expanding horizons. With new articles posted every month, the blog is sure to bring you new and exciting insights to the world around.

  1. Van Life Nomadic Travels
  2. 7 Best Ways to Become a Sustainable Traveler
  3. Why You May Need a Travel Medicine Specialist
  4. Nomad Life on Water: Sailing, Yachting and Cruising Part 1

 

Van Life is an alternative lifestyle adopted by many nomads looking to live a minimalistic, less traditional lifestyle.

Most van-life nomads adapt or purchase vehicles that are outfitted with a bed, and a small kitchenette. Only the most expensive vans include bathroom or shower facilities built in!

Van life varies from country to country and also varies on one’s budget. Most van-lifers spend only a few dollars a day for food and fuel. 

Most van-life nomads enjoy traveling from place to place, shopping locally at farmers markets and artisanal shops, and living frugally. 

But all van life nomads enjoy

  • Not staying in one place for a long period of time. Most stops are 5 days or less!
  • Traveling off the beaten path
  • Spending more time out in nature whether it’s hiking in the mountains, rock climbing, or even surfing at the beach
  • And living in a simpler lifestyle. 

 

Some of the benefits of van life include lower costs of living, freedom to roam from place to place, and the ability to build a strong network of friends from all different places.  One of the challenges with van life can be finding a place to shower if one’s van does not include those amenities, and not having much space to store or keep possessions. 

Good Neighbor Insurance international insurance brokerage has a great blog series on nomadic lifestyles throughout the world. Check our van life nomad lifestyle blog at https://www.gninsurance.com/blog/travel-smarter/van-life-nomad-lifestyle-trends. 

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Safe global travels – from your GNI Team here in Gilbert, Arizona.

Today, the modern traveler wants more than just having an enjoyable time away from home.  Many travelers also dream of making the world a better place by being a positive influence to those they touch and to our global environment.

Sometimes, we think we may not be able to transform an entire society.  However, that does not mean we can’t make a difference. Even positively impacting one person’s life is making the world a better place.

Safeguarding our fragile ecosystems, empowering communities through celebrating local cultures and improving their livelihoods and also tackling waste and pollution are just some things us global travelers can help out.  One of the ways to learn more about sustainable travel is by going in person to learn how others are doing this throughout the world.

You could learn how Costa Rica is teaching travelers to lessen their carbon footprint.  Or you can explore the top 7 most sustainable cities in the world. Or visit places, like Slovenia, where they have created green routes for the independent traveler. Each of these places and projects are positively impacting the world, one person at a time. 

You can make more of a difference than you think!  Good Neighbor Insurance international insurance brokerage has a great blog on sustainable travel. Check our 7 best ways to become a sustainable traveler at https://www.gninsurance.com/blog/travel-smarter/7-best-ways-to-become-a-sustainable-traveler

Check out all of Good Neighbor Insurance blogs at https://www.gninsurance.com/blog.  We wish you and yours a very safe and awe-inspiring a sustainable traveling lifestyle!

Safe global travels – from your GNI Team here in Gilbert, Arizona.

 

Recently, an American expatriate living in a remote Asian city contacted our office for advice regarding her pregnancy. She was about eight months pregnant and an ultrasound had detected that her baby was not growing normally. She wanted to know more about her expatriate medical insurance, especially as she was planning an upcoming trip to get a second opinion about her baby. 

For situations like these there are three major options to choose from to stay protected. First, always have some form of global medical insurance when traveling which will cover for worse case situations that are brand new. This would include things like sudden illness not related to her pregnancy, or injury while on her trip. Travel insurance for those traveling a few days up to a year is important to have in order to stay protected. You may view a few travel insurance options at https://www.gninsurance.com/travel if you are planning an upcoming trip.

Expatriate insurance, like this soon-to-be mother needed to have while residing outside her country of citizenship, is vital. Her expatriate policy that she had purchased before moving overseas last year covered many of her maternity care expenses. Good Neighbor Insurance has a variety of expat medical insurance options where many provide maternity coverage. If you are planning to move overseas, you may view our expatriate medical insurance options at https://www.gninsurance.com/health.

The second major option a global traveler and expatriate may want to consider is hiring a travel medical specialist. Of course, the third and best option is to first have both global medical insurance and a traveling medical specialist where you can get advice. Luckily, this expectant mother called travel medical specialist Dr. Dale Caroll who was able to answer her questions and give her peace of mind about her situation. 

Good Neighbor Insurance international insurance brokerage has a great blog on Why You May Need a Travel Medicine Specialist. You may find it here https://www.gninsurance.com/blog/travel-smarter/why-you-may-need-a-travel-medicine-specialist, or by clicking the link in the description below.

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Safe global travels – from your GNI Team here in Gilbert, Arizona.

 

Did you know sailing is one of the oldest nomadic lifestyles? Today we are seeing a resurgence of sailing as a nomadic lifestyle.

Living on a boat has become so much easier today.  So easy in fact that families with young children are deciding a mobile home on the water is a better way to not only raise a family but to teach their children through global experiences. Nomadic sailing also allows each of us to live a simpler life style.  And realizing that human connection, discovering beautiful corners of the world, and learning new cultures is so much more fulfilling.

Yes, it’s not always easy living a nomadic lifestyle.  We might miss things like celebrating birthdays and get-togethers with family and friends. But we get to make new friends from around the world and celebrate new and exciting holidays. We also might be missing some of our creature comforts of land base home such as going to one of our favorite pizza restaurants down the road.  But then again, as nomadic sailors, we get to try new delicious cuisine from around the world, including the real pizza in small coastal towns throughout Italy.

Sometimes we miss those new movies that come out or watching those TV reality shows.  Wait! I don’t miss that.  We are living out our own reality show as a nomadic sailor.  It is way better to live out our global reality show than watch it on TV. Nomadic sailors realize that living in the now is way better than and not postponing it for a “one day or someday” memories. 

Good Neighbor Insurance is researching this type of nomadic lifestyle and will be sharing new blogs relating to sailing modern nomads as well as other types of nomadic lifestyles happening. Check out our Nomad Life on the Water: Sailing, Yachting, and Cruising Part 1 here at https://www.gninsurance.com/blog/travel-smarter/nomad-life-on-water-sailing-yachting-cruising-part-1.

And over the course of these next months, we will be adding more in-depth nomadic lifestyle blogs here at https://www.gninsurance.com/blog. We wish you and yours a very safe and an awe-inspiring a nomadic lifestyle!

For the most up-to-date information on our different international travel and expatiate medical insurance options, please –

Safe global travels – from your GNI Team here in Gilbert, Arizona,

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